World Cup 2026 Betting: England garner early support after Tuchel appointment

Thomas Tuchel was announced as the new England manager on Wednesday morning and Betfred's Peter Spencer is on-hand with the latest World Cup 2026 betting following the much-discussed appointment.

Betfred report early support for Thomas Tuchel after he was officially announced as the new England manager on Wednesday morning.

Football-savvy punters are putting their money on the ex-Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund boss to deliver the big one – the World Cup in 2026.

Tuchel’s appointment to replace interim Lee Carsley on a permanent basis following Gareth Southgate’s resignation in July after losing the Euro 2024 final has been seen billed in some quarters as controversial due to his nationality and the fact he’s been given just an 18-month contract.

However, many pundits reckon the FA have grasped the nettle after the disappointment of “nearly-man” Southgate and made it a top priority to bring in someone with a winning reputation.

Betfred are currently 7/1 about Tuchel living up to that reputation in North America and guiding England to World Cup glory for the first time since 1966.

Despite a disappointing Copa America, departing to Uruguay at the quarter-final stage, Brazil are 11/2 favourites to win the Fifa competition that takes place in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Next in the market is France at 6/1 – the same price as Euro 2024 heroes Spain.

Tuchel’s England are just a point bigger, ahead of Copa America champions Argentina (9/1) who remain in the dark about the participation of arguably the greatest player of all time, Lionel Messi.

Germany – the home nation of the new Three Lions gaffer – are available at 10/1 at Betfred, while Portugal are 14/1 shots.

Holland can be backed at 16/1 and making up the final two spots in the top 10 are Italy and Uruguay, both trading at 25/1.

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